Kolon Industries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Seoul Tuesday to collaborate on artificial intelligence (AI)-integrated research and development for advanced materials, the company said Wednesday. The agreement pairs Kolon Industries' expertise in high-performance chemical materials — including products designed for waterproofing, sound insulation, durability and heat resistance — with the university's AI research capabilities in areas such as deep learning and machine intelligence. The partnership aims to accelerate what the company calls "AX," or AI transformation, across its new materials development process. Under the agreement, the two organizations will establish a joint research system for AI-integrated research and development, share research facilities and technical information, and work together to develop industry-ready talent with expertise in both materials science and artificial intelligence. Kolon Industries said it has already been applying AI across several research and development functions, including literature research, data anal
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